Bartolozzi after Cipriani: C1785 Stipple Engraving

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All plates drawn by Giovanni Cipriani, and engraved by Bartolozzi. The margins have been reduced dramatically (From Folio)

Paper Size: 6 x 6 inch (15 x 15cm)

*Some plates are Line Engravings only

**First edition by George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough, privately printed in 1780-91 and limited to 100 copies. The second edition was re-issued by George Spencer-Churchill, 6th Duke of Marlborough and great grandfather to Sir Winston Churchill. The Gems drawn by Cipriani were later sold to fund the upkeep of Blenheim Palace.